The United
States Army Aviation Warfighting Center may be training
the best helicopter pilots in the Army,...but we like to
have fun too. Each year Ft. Rucker DMWR hosts a
variety of events for not only Soldiers and their
family
members, but also for the community members living and
working on and around the installation. Small
scale events with several hundred, to large scale events
with thousands of spectators and participants.
From Concerts, to Expos, Festivals, and Firework
displays, we're here to bring fun and exciting events
and activities to you.
March 2008 Tuesday,
18 March 2008 -20th Annual Travel
Extravaganza. Aviators’ Landing This
consumer travel show, which is held at the Fort Rucker
Aviators’ Landing, is the perfect opportunity to start
planning for summer vacations or to check out some local
travel destinations available in the area. Don’t miss
this great, annual military travel fair with
representatives from some of the hottest travel
destinations with great prizes being given away
throughout the event.
Saturday, 15 March 2008–Youth Services Ball fields behind the Post
Office on 5th Avenue. Children’s
Festival This annual event is held each year around
Mid-March to early April. Games, activities, and
character appearances kick off this event, highlighted
by one of the largest Easter Egg Hunts in the area. More
than 800 children and their families take part each
year.
May 2008 Saturday, 24 May 2008 – West
Beach Lake Tholocco Lake Festis
our annual kick off to summer celebration. Participants
from all over the surrounding area visit the shores of
Lake Tholocco for fun outdoor recreation. Admission to
the park is free the day of the event. The lake offers a
recreational swimming area with swimming enhancements
like climbing icebergs, water bouncer and more. Multiple
covered pavilions, grills, and playground facilities
make Lake Tholocco a great place to have in the Sun!
July
2008 Friday, 4 July
2008 – Howze Field Freedom Fest is the
premier event for Fort Rucker. Hosted by our Commanding
General and open to the public, this annual event is
held on or around the 4th of July each year. Thousand of
spectators attend to enjoy great food, great music and
to witness the area’s largest fireworks display.
Definitely fun for the
whole family...you won’t want to miss out!
September
2008 Friday, 26 September 2008 – Howze Field
Across from Aviators’ Landing on Novosel St. Oktoberfest
Celebration German Music, Schnitzel,
Bratwurst, Authentic German Beer, Vendors, Games, need
we say more. The party of all parties you don’t want to
miss! Vendor Booth Registration
Form
December 2008 Thursday, 4 December 2008,
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.Christmas Tree
Lighting this annual event is a family favorite. Fort
Rucker’s very own 98th Army Band performs a melody of
holiday songs while local choir groups sing. The
Lighting of the Tree and a visit from Santa makes this a
must do family event.
February
2008 Saturday, 23 February 2008 – Lake
Tholocco Outdoor Adventures
Expo and BBQ is becoming an annual event hosting
a variety of exhibitors with the newest and most
exciting products in the sporting fields. From archery,
paintball, hunting, fishing, skateboarding to children’s
activities this event caters to the love of the great
outdoors. Special guest performances made by the Chicago Honeybears.Check back to find out more details of some of
exciting activities planned for this year’s
Expo.
May 2008
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whole family...you won’t want to miss out!
mily favorite. Fort
Rucker’s very own 98th Army Band performs a melody of
holiday songs while local choir groups sing. The
Lighting of the Tree and a visit from Santa makes this a
must do family event.